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Financial AA bond rating by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. In order to achieve its mission of improving the health of all in our region, NMHS, a not-for-profit organization, has to be financially strong to ensure that all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, receive the care they need. NMHS provided $82.3 million in charity care and wrote off $82 million in bad debt in 2010. Based on data provided by Voluntary Hospital of America (VHA) Gulf States Hospitals, NMMC-Tupelo’s calculated charges per adjusted day are among the lowest for this region when compared with other nonprofit hospitals. To learn more, visit www.nmhs.net/price_comparison.php. NMHS’ annual payroll of $277 million benefits communities throughout north Mississippi and portions of northwest Alabama. NMHS has a positive impact on the region’s economy. Two of the nation’s largest bond rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, award NMHS top marks, an AA rating, for its stellar financial performance. Charity Care 2006-2010 Community Benefit (in millions $) Hospital System Statistics $82.320 Admissions - inpatient Skilled Nursing Facilities (patient days) Emergency department visits Outpatient visits Home health visits Surgeries Clinic encounters North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries 2010 2009 32,474 99,718 129,396 333,240 299,024 24,214 609,438 34,925 100,665 125,832 334,809 323,778 24,928 635,601 2008 36,124 102,837 123,101 323,321 332,512 25,276 616,116 2007 34,405 101,922 118,588 333,111 316,576 25,073 579,235 2006 38,744 98,291 111,845 328,226 298,338 25,353 577,474 $80 $61.839 $60 $50 $40 $30 20 06 20 07 20 08 20 09 20 10 $52.418 $70 $56.558 $70.445 www.nmhs.net/operating_statements.php http://www.nmhs.net/price_comparison.php http://www.nmhs.net/operating_statements.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Stay Connected
We’re Here for You
How Tweet It Is
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
A Healthy Tune
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Good to Know
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - North Mississippi